spondylolisthesis vertebral slippage
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Age between 18 and 75 years. * Neurogenic claudication or radicular leg pain with or without low back pain. * Degenerative or spondylolytic spondylolisthesis grade I or II with spinal stenosis. * Persistent complaints for at least 3 months, regardless conservative treatments. * Be able to understand the Dutch language and comprehend the questionnaires and patient information. * Written informed consent given.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: * Previous spine fusion surgery at the same level. * More than 1 symptomatic level that need fusion. * Osteoporosis. * Active infection or prior infection at the surgical site. * Active cancer. * Contraindication for surgery. * Severe mental or psychiatric disorder. * Alcoholism. * Morbid obesity (BMI > 40). * Pregnancy. * Inadequate knowledge of Dutch language.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Score on the Visual Analoge Scale (VAS) for low back pain (ranging from 0 - 100 mm) at 2 and 6 weeks after surgery. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire for Sciatica (RMDQ), self perceived recovery according to the patient (Likert), VAS leg pain, quality of life (EQ-5D), re-surgery, complications, and fusion (evaluated on CT). | — |
Countries
Netherlands